Spanking the Monkey
“A gripping comedy about letting go.”
1994•1h 46m•5.7•Released
ComedyDrama
Bright young student Raymond Aibelli is forced to sidetrack an important medical internship because his mother, Susan, is recovering from a broken leg. When he isn't tasked with the most mundane aspects of Susan's recuperation, Raymond finds distraction in a neighborhood girl, Toni Peck. But, as Susan begins relying on her son for both physical and emotional needs, Raymond starts developing disturbing and unwanted new yearnings.
Director
David O. Russell
Writer
David O. Russell
Budget
$0M
Languages
English
Studio
Swelter Films
Cast
Jeremy Davies
Ray Aibelli
Alberta Watson
Susan Aibelli
Benjamin Hendrickson
Tom Aibelli
Carla Gallo
Toni Peck
Matthew Puckett
Nicky
Judette Jones
Aunt Helen
Zak Orth
Curtis
Josh Philip Weinstein
Joel
Judah Domke
Don
Lleana Stratton
Fran Gibson
Richard Husson
Dr. Peck
Liberty Jean
Motel Woman #1
Archer Martin
Motel Woman #2
Production
Company
Swelter Films
Company
Fine Line Features
Company
Buckeye Films
Producer
Dean Silvers
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